YouTube is one of the biggest video platforms for creators who are looking forward to generating revenue against their content. The platform has been constantly bringing new updates with advanced tools and features that can help the creators promote their channel and gain more views from the users on the platforms. If you are a YouTuber and looking forward to growing your channel this year, here the some updates that you should know about.

10 YouTube Updates from All Kinds of Creators

• Reapplication Process for YouTube Partner Program (YPP)

Creators who got rejected in the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) can now re-apply within 21 days instead of waiting for 30 days initially. Creators who previously got rejected for a second time needed to wait for 90 days and the time is reduced now. The creators can now have a 7-day buffer period where they can appeal without losing their monetization status. Therefore, their income will be affected and creators can have more financial stability on their YouTube channel and livelihood.

• Update for YouTube Shorts

The popularity of short-form content among modern impatient online users is very high. Previously, shorts were within 1 minute duration which users can watch and scroll easily. YouTube is currently allowing the creation of shorts that can be up to 3 minutes long. It offers more flexibility and will help to stand out in this age of mini videos on all social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and others.

• Automatic Placement of Ads

Previously, creators could select the video ads that they wanted to show such as skippable, non-skippable, pre-rolls, post-rolls, etc. Now creators can relax as YouTube will make those decisions for you. You do not need to focus on your ad strategy as it will be done automatically by the platform. These new features will offer more creative time for the creators while strengthening their ad campaigns with fruitful results. According to YouTube, activating pre-roll ads can help boost revenue by over 15% while reducing watch time by 5%. Creators will only have control over the mid-roll ads.

• Improved Community Features

YouTube is best known for its community of active users and now they can find you through comments through a simple keyword query search. This update is particularly for mobile users with a focus on the community members. The ‘Comments’ tab has changed to ‘Community’ on YouTube Studio and creators can now check the most active comments with the help of "Community Spotlight". It will improve the relationship between viewers and creators.

• Update for Adblocker

YouTube is desperately encouraging users to not use ad blockers and instead, they are recommended to use YouTube Premium for an ad-free experience. The platform is pushing its subscription plans into mass to instill more sustainability with fair compensation for the creators along with long-term viability. There will be a cheaper version of the premium experience which is called "Premium Lite" which will show only a few limited ads.

• Tools for Automatic Dubbing

YouTube has also launched a handful of tools for a better experience and the automatic dubbing tool is one of the top of them. This AI-powered tool can translate your video content into different languages and multiple audio tracks and the whole process takes place in real-time. These new features will help to reduce the language barrier for users from different countries. The latest features can help you gain more global audiences. While there are only a few languages available now, the tool is expected to grow more powerful in the coming days.

• YouTube Creator Hype

Video content on YouTube can go viral with ample hype for it YouTube is utilizing promote channel-owners with YouTube Hype. It is a form of fan engagement that can greatly popularize your video content while gaining global users. The feature of Hype allows creators to gain more visibility in the competitive market. It is much different than the traditional "like" button, as viewers can show personalized acknowledgment by hyping video content.

• Dream Screen Features

YouTube has also offered a new tool in 2024 which is known as the Dream Screen. This online tool does not only have a quirky name but also knows how to create a world that you can “dream of”.  This feature will create backgrounds for YouTube Shorts. Just describe the background and AI will generate the image for you. You can also use the AI-powered tool Veo which is perfect for creating 6-second video clips and engaging shorts.

• YouTube Create App

YouTube is introducing a brand new video editor app that can empower creators by offering everything under a common shade. The Create app is not as powerful as the professional video edition tools but it has many features like Split, trim, and rearrange, automatic caption generation, reducing background noise and the list goes on. The tool can also help to synchronize the video content based on the beats and tunes used. This idea is currently in its beta form and soon, it will become active in the market.

• Vertical Livestreaming on YouTube

While horizontal or landscape view is considered best for an amazing experience, YouTube is also accessed by millions of online users through phones and so, the platform has recently introduced a vertical 9:16 format which allows enjoying the video content without rotating your phone every time. This latest format will be greatly helpful for the viewers of "Shorts" and "Live". As a result, creators can find a new audience base.

Final Thoughts

The platform of YouTube is constantly evolving and creators should be aware of the latest updates to utilize the features in their upcoming video content for 2025. However, focusing on technical stuff can damage your creative psyche. Why not hire a professional? With the help of agencies like Videoipsum, creators can easily navigate through the competitive landscape that is filled with millions of other creators.

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